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NC State at Florida State: Week 12 preview

• NC State (4-4) visits Florida State (3-5) on Sat, Nov 21 · TBD.
• SP+ power ratings: NC State -0.9 (74th), Florida State 5.8 (53rd). SP+ projects Florida State by 9.2, including 2.5 points of home field.
• The NC State offense ranks 53rd in FBS in EPA per play (+0.15); the Florida State defense ranks 123rd (+0.24 allowed). Biggest NC State edges: EPA per pass, passing success rate, EPA per play. The Florida State defense holds the edge in second-level yards per carry.
• The Florida State offense ranks 46th in FBS in EPA per play (+0.16); the NC State defense ranks 114th (+0.20 allowed). Biggest Florida State edges: explosiveness, EPA per pass, EPA per play.
• Schedule so far (average FBS opponent SP+): NC State +0.7 (67th toughest), Florida State +9.8 (12th toughest).